On behalf of our client — a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
About the role
Our client, a prominent KSA-based bank, is looking for a senior-level Innovation Consultant to join and work directly within their Innovation Office. You will support the bank in building out its research and innovation function, working closely with senior leadership across four key areas: executive reporting, shaping the innovation agenda, market intelligence, and building internal capabilities. This is a hands-on, embedded role requiring someone who is comfortable advising at the C-suite level and turning complex research into clear, concise outputs.
What you’ll be doing
- Executive reporting — design and manage structured reporting for senior leadership and C-level stakeholders, including the Innovation Steering Committee.
- Innovation agenda — help define and align the bank’s innovation priorities between the Innovation Office and its various business units.
- Market intelligence — carry out trend scanning, benchmarking, competitive analysis, and best-practice research across key topics.
- Research & planning — contribute to establishing the Innovation Office’s formal research function, including sourcing and using reliable data and intelligence resources.
- Capability building — support knowledge transfer and skills development within the internal innovation team.
What we’re looking for
Must-have
- 3+ years in management consulting, banking strategy, fintech, venture capital, or innovation advisory — ideally at Senior Consultant or Senior Associate level.
- Background from a Big 4 or boutique consulting firm with exposure to banking, financial services, or innovation is strongly preferred.
- Solid experience in market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis.
- Good understanding of digital banking, fintech, GenAI, and emerging financial technology trends.
- Proven track record working with senior stakeholders and producing C-level outputs.
- Ability to navigate complex, sometimes ambiguous environments and build trust quickly with executives.
- Strong knowledge of innovation and market research sources — databases, research providers, industry publications, and best-practice sources.
- Proficiency with GenAI tools for research and productivity.
- Ability to produce polished, executive-ready deliverables — from a 1-page brief to a 5-slide summary.
- Available to work fully on-site in Riyadh.
Nice to have
- Prior experience working in KSA or the wider GCC region.
- Exposure to BNPL, embedded finance, or digital banking innovation.
- Experience supporting an innovation office, R&D function, or executive reporting cadence.
Language
Arabic is strongly preferred given the on-site, client-facing nature of this role and the need to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders quickly.
Apply for this role
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